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Neuromeka showcased its ‘Imitation Learning’ technology at the ‘Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition (SF+AW)’ and ‘SIMTOS’.

Imitation Learning refers to the process where robots learn autonomously by observing and mimicking human actions. It is one of the most spotlighted AI technologies integrated into robotics, known as a ‘technology driving innovation’ and considered cutting-edge.

Robots can learn to perform complex tasks by ‘watching’ human movements instead of being programmed step-by-step as before. AI learns and understands work patterns, enabling the robot to successfully complete the same tasks even if the environment changes. Neuromeka utilized this technology to enable robots to perform various daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, demonstrating this technology at the exhibition.

Through imitation learning, robots gain the advantage of flexibly adapting to various work environments and performing more complex tasks. Especially in terms of ‘accessibility,’ users without specialized programming knowledge can teach robots the required tasks simply by demonstrating the work, which is a significant technical strength.

At the exhibition, Neuromeka presented the imitation learning technology through Indy, the first domestically commercial robot equipped with imitation learning capabilities.

The person in charge of Neuromeka’s imitation learning development stated, “Teaching robots using traditional teach pendants cannot enable robots to recognize the environment and perform such complex and difficult tasks,” adding, “We expect imitation learning to be a crucial function that dramatically expands the role of robots in both industry and daily life.”

He further explained, “Collaborative robots can now learn and execute various tasks performed by humans, from cooking to cleaning.”

At the exhibition site, two Neuromeka collaborative robots, Indy, operated like a person with two arms. They performed various activities such as sweeping clumps placed on the floor into a dustpan and putting irregularly placed items from a frying pan into bowls.

Neuromeka CTO Heo Young-jin said, “Through the imitation learning demonstration, we aim to prove that robots can perform roles similar to actual chefs or cleaners by observing and mimicking human movements,” and introduced, “Neuromeka’s imitation learning technology focuses on enabling robots to collaborate more closely with humans and perform diverse tasks.” He expressed confidence, saying, “We believe it will redefine the role of robots not only in industrial sites but also in everyday life.”

During the exhibition, the Neuromeka booth offered a variety of attractions and experiences, including welding solutions, cafe templates, noodle templates, irregular palletizing, machine tending, and space robots, attracting many industry professionals and visitors.